I'm looking to buy a motorbike. I'm 25 and rode a 125cc for about a year when I was 19, but haven't been on one since. I'm keen on a sports tourer as I do a lot of travelling at the weekends, and I'd also use it to commute into London. I've heard that the Suzuki GSK600F is a decent ride, but I'm not sure if there's anything better. Really it needs to be cheap to run & insure, reliable, and fairly quick (but I'm not too bothered about that at the moment - I can always get a bigger bike in the future). I've got my CBT, lessons, and kit sorted so it's just the bike to get. Any ideas?
2006-08-29 05:11:20 · 14 answers · asked by mrperfect50 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
There is not a 'best ' bike. Every body is different, so everyones' best bike is different.
Find a bike that you can:
put both feet flat on the ground.
reach the handle bars and still be upright enough to see ahead of you with a helmet on.
that you feel comfortable and secure on.
that you can stand back up if its laying on its side.
Almost all bikes are quicker than cars, but there are speed limits in the UK just like the US, so a 180 MPH (forgot how to convert to KPH, sorry) is not really very useful.
All that having been said, your 'best' bike is the one you feel most safe on. Unlike cars, which you drive - you turn the wheel, they go that way, you ride a bike - you can turn the bars, but if you aren't one with the bike (very Zen, eh?)it may or may not go that way. Pick the bike that fits you, your personality, and your abilities. Pick the bike you feel a bond with. Have fun and be safe.
2006-08-29 06:22:44 · answer #1 · answered by michaelsmaniacal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about a Honda C90 since you haven't passed your test. They are great for commuting, cheap to insure, do over 100 mpg, extremely reliable and you will be able to ride it with your CBT and "L" plates.
Just because youv'e passed your CBT dosen't mean your a qualified rider!!! After all a CBT isn't a test, it is just a certificate to say that you have the very BASIC skills, to be a good and safe rider takes many years of experience after passing your practical and theory tests.
2006-08-29 13:12:40 · answer #2 · answered by TB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that a Kawasaki Ninja 250cc is a good first bike. Small, lightweight, and a blast to ride! Fairly cheap here in the States, too. A used one comes in at around $4000.00. Somewhere near $10000.00 new (or so).
2006-08-29 12:34:30 · answer #3 · answered by God's Honest Truth 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on the dealer network near you. Tuff to beat Honda for cheap reliable wheels, but not if the nearest dealer is a days ride from you.I would stick with one of the Japanese brands unless you can afford a BMW .I have the K1200RS and have to say it really is a great sport touring ride.I would recommend a rider safety course tho since your not very experenced and its been a few years.The skills needed to operate a bike are a far jump from the ones needed to stay alive on the street! jim
2006-08-29 12:19:57 · answer #4 · answered by jim85541 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if and when you pass your test, go get a bike. do it sooner rather than later, and just don't do wot i did. i passed my test like 12 years ago, then bought a car. i bought my first motorbike ten days ago. it's a honda cbr600f, ooh, but it is lovely. i'm still going careful. not bad for a first bike, and bye eck, does it go!! eeek!
You never forget how to ride a motorbike, you just lose the confidence bit if you leave it a while!
2006-08-29 20:42:37 · answer #5 · answered by Tivvy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest you get yourself a Honda CBR600F4 or similar, it is an easy bike to ride it has more than enough power( if you haven't ridden in a long time), it's comfortable and can go round corners well.
2006-08-29 12:44:07 · answer #6 · answered by Troglodyte 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first motorbike was the LITTLE TYKE. It came with stabilisers and I can recommend it as an introductory model, however you may be a bit advanced for that in which case I cant help as I have only just learnt to ride THE TYKE with the stabilisers off
2006-08-29 12:16:50 · answer #7 · answered by greydays 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
everyone is going to say the bike that they have and I am no different. My first bike was a Yamaha yzf 600r and I had no problems out of it and It was a great riding bike. I would just suggest that you take a class.
2006-08-29 12:52:13 · answer #8 · answered by donnie1972 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you haven't passed your motorcycle test then you are limited to a 125cc motorcycle. Choose one that you feel comfortable riding and within your price range.
2006-08-29 12:19:16 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yamaha R1
2006-08-29 12:16:36 · answer #10 · answered by How are u? 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋